Thursday, February 27, 2014





Here in California we are fast approaching spring gardening season.  The birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, there was a snake in my garage....(seriously there was)  We have been enjoying warm weather and some much needed rain. Maybe you are thinking, like me, when should I plant a garden?  What should I plant? What tools do I need? (Clearly I have no idea how to plant a garden.) :)  I did some searching on the internet and found some great tips to share with you all....



Flower Garden


This first one was a great tip from HGTV
The next time you boil or steam vegetables, don't pour the water down the drain, use it to water potted patio plants, and you'll be amazed at how the plants respond to the "vegetable soup."
http://www.hgtv.com/gardening/14-simple-gardening-tips-and-tricks/index.html

Plant a salsa garden with cilantro, onions, tomatoes or tomatillos, and peppers. Use this detailed planting plan.
This Next one is super cool that my Dad actually sent to me.  It is from Bonnie Plants and it includes complete directions to build a 4 x 4 Salsa Garden!!!

http://bonnieplants.com/library/planting-plan-for-homemade-4-x-4-foot-salsa-garden/

                                          Strawberries

The huffington post has some great ideas on planting.  I am not going to lie number four on this list would be really hard for me...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/26/spring-gardening-tips_n_1380287.html#s813617&title=Plant_In_Odd
                                          Vegetable Garden
This next site has great information on planting timing and what to plant. :)
http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/what-to-plant-in-your-summer-vegetable-garden

Let me know what you like to plant or if you have any good tips :)


Friday, February 21, 2014

What is the first thing to do when buying a house?

What is the first thing you should do when you want to buy a house? Get on the internet and find your dream home, only to find out you can't qualify? Buy a whole house of new furniture so when you move the house will look awesome? Put a thousand miles on your car driving through your choice neighborhood everyday waiting to see the coveted "just listed" sign? ( I actually know someone who did this.) What is the best thing to do? Well there are actually 2 things that you should do when you want to buy a house: 1. Get with a lender and find out what you need to do to get your finances in order and what you are qualified to buy. This will make sure that you don't go through the heartache of finding your dream home only to find out you can not afford it. It will also let you know if there is anything that you need to clear up on your finances (ie your credit score)on the front end so you are not running yourself ragged trying to get things done after you have already put in an offer on a house. 2. Find a trustworthy realtor.(This is equally as important as number 1) Someone who can relate to you, knows the market, and can help find the best home for you and your family. The reason it's as important as number one is chances are your realtor has closed a lot of deals and can refer you to a great lender that will get the job done. Your dream home is out there waiting for you, it'
s dream family. Just go out and and take the first step. So many questions and concerns will be covered in your first step..... Happy Home Hunting! :)

Friday, February 14, 2014

Just Reduced!!!! 1450 N. Highland, Visalia CA


$129,900, 4Bd/3Ba Single Family House, 3624 sqft.

Melson Realty | 559-788-2222
1450 N Highland St, Visalia, CA 93291
1450 N. Highland Visalia Ca
4Bd/3Ba Single Family House
$129,900
Year Built 1968
Sq Footage 3624 sqft.
Bedrooms 4 Beds
Bathrooms 3 Baths
Lot Size 10516 Square Feet

DESCRIPTION

2 houses on 1 lot. Both have been completely renovated approximately 4 years ago with new A/C, Roof, Flooring, Bathrooms, Paint, etc... Front unit is 1440 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Rear unit is 744 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 Bath.
Visalia
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


Contact info:
Melson Realty
559-788-2222
For sale by Agent/Broker

Posted: Feb 6, 2014, 4:57pm EST

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Who Has the Best Real Estate Agents in the Central Valley? WE DO!!!!

Congratulations to Vickie Hildreth!
Melson Realty Top Producer!!

Does it really pay to have a realtor?

Does it really pay to have a realtor???  Check out this infographic and let us know what you think.  What experiences have you had on either side of the question? We want to know!

Friday, February 7, 2014


$123,000, 3Bd/2Ba Single Family House, 1090 sqft.

Melson Realty | 559-788-2222
467 Carolyn St, Farmersville, CA 93223
467 Carolyn, Farmersville - Just Listed
3Bd/2Ba Single Family House
$123,000
Year Built 1997
Sq Footage 1090 sqft.
Bedrooms 3 Beds
Bathrooms 2 Baths
Floors 1
Parking 2 Garage

DESCRIPTION

Home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Covered Patio. Established neighborhood.
Farmersville
see additional photos below
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


467 Carolyn Farmersville

467 Carolyn Kitchen

467 Carolyn Livingroom

467 Carolyn Bathroom

467 Carolyn Master Bedroom

467 Carolyn Backyard
Contact info:
Melson Realty
559-788-2222
For sale by Agent/Broker

Posted: Jan 30, 2014, 1:22pm EST

These homes are in Area 2S (California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii)

that have been on the market for over 90 days.

Properties will go to the First, Best Offer!

All reasonable offers will be considered!

Last Updated 01/17/2014

Click the address to view full property profile

202 E 1st Ave Odessa, WA, 99159 Lincoln County/ Case # 562-212121/ $45,000.00

7660 Logsdon Lane Concrete, WA, 98237 Skagit County/ Case# 561-8865447/ $60,000.00

708 460 Pine St Janesville, CA, 96114 Lassen County/ Case#043-762944/ $75 ,000

573 E Central Ave Sutherlin, OR, 97479 Douglas County/Case#431-492990/$52,200

406 Hansen Rd Toutle, WA, 98649 Cowlitz County/Case#561-824627/$70,400

130 Sage Road Burbank, WA, 99323 Walla Walla County/ Case#562-189280/$113,400

25771 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston, WA, 98346 Kitsap County/Case#561-899519/$204,000

805 Sinclaire St Davenport, WA, 99122 Lincoln County/Case#562-169152/$28,000

33168 Hwy 190 Springville, CA, 93265 Tulare County/ Case#045-484713/$197,750

1093 Blazer Trail North Pole, AK, 99705 Fairbanks North Star County/ Case# 111-142825/ $100,000

728 Coe Lane Orting, WA, 98360 Pierce County/ Case #561-715753/ $92,000

30697 S Skagit Hwy Sedro Woolley, WA, 98284 Skagit County/ Case # 561-910089/ $92,000

2625 92nd Street South Lakewood, WA, 98499 Pierce County/ Case #561-921521/ $140,000

18 D Street NE Ephrata, WA, 98823 Grant County/ Case# 562-210717/ $72,800

5385 Minard Rd W Bremerton, WA, 98312 Kitsap County/ Case#561-865677/ $180,000

8992 W Pressentin Drive Concrete, WA, 98237 Skagit County/ Case#561-909385/$64,000

6332 Hamma Hamma Ln NE Bremerton, WA, 98311 Kitsap County/ Case#561-937600/$172,000

1411 Evergreen Pk Dr SW #104 Olympia, WA, 98502 Thurston County/ Case#561-940702/ $89,600

1941 N Lake Cushman Road Hoodsport, WA, 98548 Mason County/ Case#561-943405/$76,000

301 N Naches Ave Yakima, WA, 98901 Yakima County/ Case#561-954984/$112,000

1211 Jefferson Ave Yakima, WA, 98902 Yakima County/Case#561-967018/$69,000

5611 Blossom Ave San Jose, CA, 95123 Santa Clara County/Case#042-858797/$530,000

1526 Highland Circle Placerville, CA, 95667 El Dorado County/Case#043-733118/$283,500

140 Melsher Ln Valley Springs, CA, 95252 Calaveras County/Case#043-769607/$425,000

7912 Garry Oak Drive Citrus Heights, CA, 95610 Sacramento County/Case#043-794941/$230,000

675 Spyglass Dr Red Bluff, CA, 96080 Tehama County/Case#043-822679/$100,000

400 Masonic Ln Weaverville, CA, 96093 Trinity County/Case#043-824746/$163,400

2356 Snead Drive Oceanside, CA, 92056 San Diego County/Case#044-417230/$276,000

2239 Black Canyon Rd #99 Ramona, CA, 92065 San Diego County/Case#044-425892/$120,000

610 Manchester Dr Los Banos, CA, 93635 Merced County/Case#045-656509/$167,500

1327 Snake Creek Dr Patterson, CA, 95363 Stanislaus County/Case#045-658019/$300,000

4147 W Robinwood Ave Visalia, CA, 93291 Tulare County/Case#045-667414/$125,100

2521 S Woodland St Visalia, CA, 93277 Tulare County/Case#045-671485/$158,000

408 Peg St Ridgecrest, CA, 93555 Kern County/Case#045-686377/$137,700

316 Terriwood Ave Bakersfield, CA, 93308 Kern County/Case#045-693034/$167,400

316 Terriwood Ave Bakersfield, CA, 93308 Kern County/Case#045-694728/$167,400

2315 Ranchito Dr La Grange, CA, 95329 Mariposa County/Case#045-745620/$103,500

6132 Autumn Ave Inyokern, CA, 93527 Kern County/Case#045-746582/$50,000

13636 Birch St Trona, CA, 93562 San Bernardino County/Cse#048-029234/$18,000

28913 Mohawk Drive Lake Arrowhead, CA, 92352 San Bernardino County/048-413317/$160,000

27111 Val Deane Way Hemet, CA, 92544 Riverside County/Case#048-440802/$160,000

15140 Sage Street Hesperia, CA, 92345 San Bernardino County/Case#048-456505/$187,000

35776 Mojave St Lucerne Valley, CA, 92356 San Bernardino County/Case#048-486048/$118,500

1093 Alexandra Dr San Jacinto, CA, 92583 Riverside County/Case#048-593113/$181,000

2775 John Hancock Court North Pole, AK, 99705 Fairbanks North Star County/Case#111-130869/$217,800

905 E Agate Ln Wasilla, AK, 99654 Matanuska Susitna County/Case#111-143429/$150,000

1519 Oregon Ave Klamath Falls, OR, 97601 Klamath County/Case#431-354924/$54,000

3010 Santiam Hwy SE Albany, OR, 97322 Linn County/Case#431-391509/$133,200

3432 Williams Ave NE Salem, OR, 97301 Marion County/Case#431-415283/$99,000

1325 W Ave La Grande, OR, 97850 Union County/Case#431-430499/$105,000

3408 Granite Street Klamath Falls, OR, 97601 Klamath County/Case#431-438159/$52,000

4821 Wb Post Dr NE Salem, OR, 97305 Marion County/Case#431-441760/$143,000

802 Rumsey Ct NW Salem, OR, 97304 Polk County/Case#431-462229/$237,500

1407 SW Fairview Ave Dallas, OR, 97338 Polk County/Case#431-473445/$105,000

1305 Villa Rd Newberg, OR, 917132 Yamhill County/Case#431-488226/$179,100

3010 NE 24th St Gresham, OR, 97030 Multnomah County/Case#431-488370/$165,000

679 Siano Loop Florence, OR, 97439 Lane County/Case#431-494824/$45,000

2540 Van Buren St Eugene, OR, 97405 Lane County/Case#431-506957/$173,000

1614 169th St Court S Spanaway, WA, 98387 Pierce County/Case#561-816022/$116,000

1132 90th St SW #5 Everett, WA, 98204 Snohomish County/Case#561-817997/$76,500

3901 W Larch Ave Yakima, WA, 98903 Yakima County/Case#561-824078/$120,000

147 Woodside Drive Longview, WA, 98632 Cowlitz County/Case#561-825804/$125,000

59573 Rockport Cascade Road Marblemount, WA, 98267 Skagit County/Case#561-835813/$76,000

20241 Vikings Crest NE #6-201 Poulsbo, WA, 98370 Kitsap County/Case#561-837868/$66,000

111 Herbert St Quilcene, WA, 98376 Jefferson County/Case#561-839463/$60,000

622 SW 104th Street Seattle, WA, 98146 King County/Case#561-902411/$160,000

725 Fir Ave Sultan, WA, 98294 Snohomish County/Case#561-904987/$179,000

12520 123rd Ave NE Lake Stevens, WA, 98258 Snohomish County/Case#561-907746/$314,100

210 Noble Way Granite Falls, WA, 98252 Snohomish County/Case#561-907981/$168,000

16307 Tareyton Ln SE Yelm, WA, 98597 Thurston County/Case#561-911873/$175,000

2624 Blackberry Ln Bellingham, WA, 98229 Whatcom County/Csae#561-921075/$278,000

1863 NW Forest Creek Drive Silverdale, WA, 98383 Kitsap County/Case#561-924186/$156,000

245 Lupine Avenue Forks, WA, 98331 Clallam County/Case#561-925640/$144,000

470 Lucy Ln Zillah, WA, 98953 Yakima County/Case#561-930408/$130,500

23414 35th Ave E Spanaway, WA, 98387 Pierce County/Case#561-943170/$120,000

159 Pershing Ave Carbonado, WA, 98323 Pierce County/Case#561-952213/$75,000

33417 43rd Avenue SW Federal Way, WA, 98023 King County/Case#561-953795/$120,000

1103 Snowden Rd White Salmon, WA, 98672 Klickitat County/Case#561-958919/$135,000

205 Birch St Sultan, WA, 98294 Snohomish County/Case#561-962238/$140,000

4514 193rd Place NE Arlington, WA, 98223 Snohomish County/Case#561-964408/$185,500

10205 66th Ave SE Olympia, WA, 98513 Thurston County/Case#561-964988/$148,500

1211 Jefferson Ave Yakima, WA, 98902 Yakima County/Case#561-967018/$69,000

10004 13th Drive SE Everett, WA, 98208 Snohomish County/Case#561-971843/$263,700

805 Sinclaire St Davenport, WA, 99122 Lincoln County/Case#562-169152/$28,000

909 S Josephine Ave Rosalia, WA, 99170 Whitman County/Case#562-197007/$37,800

907 S Balsam St Moses Lake, WA, 98837 Grant County/Case#562-199611/$120,600

58904 Sweetwater Prne West Richland, WA, 99353 Benton County/Case#562-201933/$63,000